Miele S157 User manual

Operating instructions
Compact vacuum cleaner
These operating instructions apply to
standard models S 140 - S 157 and to
special Edition models with specific names.
G
M.-Nr. 05 637 871

Caring for the environment
Description of the appliance
Warning and Safety instructions
Preparing for use
Fitting the tube / telescopic tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fitting the hand piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the floor attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rewinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the accessories supplied
Accessories clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Crevice nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Upholstery nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use
Unwinding the mains cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the telescopic tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the vacuum cleaner on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the suction power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the floor attachment to the type of floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting down, transportation and storage
Maintenance and care
Dustbag change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
When should the dustbag and filter be changed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing a "SUPER air clean" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing an "ACTIVE air clean" or "HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the thread lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing one type of filter with another
Cleaning and care
Accessories availa le as optional extras
Pro lem solving guide
After Sales Service
Electrical connection for the UK
Contents
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Disposal of packing material
The transport and protective packing
material has been selected from
materials which are environmentally
friendly for disposal and can normally
be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap
merchant about potential recycling
schemes.
Before disposing of an old appliance
first make it unusable. Disconnect it
from the mains, cut the cable off the
appliance as close to the cleaner as
possible and cut the plug off. The plug
cut from the cable should be rendered
useless and then disposed of and on
no account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard).
Make appropriate arrangements for its
safe disposal and make sure that the
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.
Disposing of the dust ag and
filters
These are made from environmentally
friendly materials and can be disposed
of with the normal household waste.
The dustbag should only be disposed
of in this way if it has been used ex-
clusively for general household dust.
Caring for the environment
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Description of the appliance
4

1 Floor attachment
2 Dustbag change indicator
3 Dust compartment lid catch
4 Carrying handle with controls
5 Accessories clip *
6 Release catch
7 Handle with wall hook grommet and anti-slip device
8 Cable hooks for mains cable
9 Mains cable
10 Telescopic tube release catch *
11 Cover to exhaust filter (at the back)
12 Dust compartment filter (motor protection)
13 Dustbag
14 Socket for Electrobrush *
The illustration shows the maximum number of features available on these Miele
vacuum cleaners.
Some models are supplied with a Miele Electrobrush as standard (not illustrated).
Separate operating instructions are supplied with the Electrobrush.
Features marked *depend on model and may vary or not be available on your
model.
Description of the appliance
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This appliance meets statutory
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can however lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. This way you will prevent
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference, and pass
them on to any future user.
Correct usage
This vacuum cleaner must only be
used in a domestic household
situation to vacuum dry surfaces. Do
not use on people or animals.
Any other usage is at the owner’s risk
and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage resulting from
improper or incorrect use of the
appliance.
Safety with children
Do not let children play with the
vacuum cleaner or its controls.
Supervise its use by older children or
the elderly or infirm.
Before using for the first time
A damaged vacuum cleaner can
be dangerous. Check the
packaging, the vacuum cleaner and
accessories for any signs of damage.
Do not use a damaged appliance.
Ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and
frequency) match the mains electricity
supply. It is essential that they match to
avoid damage to the appliance.
The plug must be fitted with a 13 A
fuse (UK).
Warning and Safety instructions
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Daily use
It important to switch the vacuum
cleaner off before changing over
accessories and floor heads, especially
a Turbo- or Electrobrush.
To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
Do not vacuum up liquids or damp
dirt. This will cause major faults
and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing
e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether
glowing or apparently extinguished.
The cleaner might catch fire.
Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity.
The filter system in the vacuum cleaner
may not filter it completely and so the
toner could be blown back into the
atmosphere by the fan.
Do not vacuum up any inflammable
or combustible liquids or gases
and do not vacuum in areas where
such substances are stored. The
cleaner might explode.
Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges.
They could cause a blockage and
damage the appliance.
Floor attachments, accessories
and tubes must not be used at
head level to avoid the risk of injury,
e.g. to eyes and ears. Danger of injury.
Do not pull or carry the appliance
by the cable. When disconnecting
from the mains socket pull by the plug
and not by the cable.
- Keep the cable away from sharp
edges and do not let it be squashed,
for example, under a door.
- Avoid running the vacuum cleaner
over the cable.
A damaged cable, plug or socket is a
safety hazard. The appliance must not
be used if any of these have been
damaged.
Monitor the change dustbag
indicator and change the dustbag
if necessary. Check the exhaust and
dust compartment filters at the same
time and change them too if necessary.
A full bag or blocked filter will hamper
the suction power of the cleaner and
can cause it to get so hot that the
temperature limiter switches the cleaner
off automatically, see "Problem solving
guide".
Warning and Safety instructions
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Using accessories
The socket on the vacuum cleaner
(depending on model) must only
be used for the Miele Electrobrush
specified for use with this appliance.
To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele Electro- or
Turbobrush do not touch the rotating
rollerbrush. Danger of injury.
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
disposable and intended to be
used only once. Do not attempt to
re-use. Blocked pores reduce the
efficiency of the cleaner.
Use only genuine Miele dustbags,
filters and accessories. This will
ensure optimum performance of the
vacuum cleaner throughout its life.
Cleaning, maintenance and
repairs
Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the mains supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug. Pull on the plug and
not the cable.
Do not let the vacuum cleaner get
wet. Clean only with a dry cloth or
slightly damp cloth when disconnected
from the mains supply. If moisture gets
into the appliance there is the risk of an
electric shock.
Repairs may only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
Never operate the appliance if it
shows any signs of damage,
particularly to the cable. A damaged
vacuum cleaner is dangerous. A
damaged cable must only be replaced
with a genuine original Miele cable.
Disposing of an old appliance
When disposing of an old
appliance cut the cable off the
appliance as close to the cleaner as
possible and cut the plug off. The plug
cut from the cord should be rendered
useless and then disposed of and on
no account be inserted into any socket
elsewhere in the house (electric shock
hazard). See section "Disposal of your
old appliance" earlier in this booklet for
further advice.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Fitting the tu e / telescopic
tu e
^Fit the tube with the square hole
facing upwards into the vacuum
cleaner housing and gently twist until
it engages.
To remove the tube:
^Press the release catch (see inset)
and pull off with a gentle twist.
Fitting the hand piece
^Fit the hand piece with the square
hole facing upwards into the tube /
telescopic tube and gently twist until
it engages.
To detach the two parts,
^Press the release catch (see arrow)
and pull the hand piece off with a
gentle twist.
The hand piece can also be fitted
directly to the vacuum cleaner housing.
The cleaner is then easier to use, e.g.
for vacuuming mattresses and
upholstery.
Preparing for use
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The tube / telescopic tube can also be
used as a suction tube by fitting it
between the floor attachment and the
cleaner.
This extends the reach of the cleaner,
making it easier to vacuum underneath
low furniture.
Attaching the floor attachment
^Attach the floor attachment either to
the vacuum cleaner connection stub
or to the end of the tube / telescopic
tube and gently and twist until it
engages.
To remove the floor attachment:
^Press the release catch (see arrow)
and pull off with a gentle twist.
Rewinding the mains ca le
When the cleaner is not in use the
cable can be wound around the two
cable hooks.
Secure the cable by clamping the plug
(depending on country) to the cable
(see inset).
Preparing for use
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The following are supplied with the
cleaner:
aAccessories clip
(depending on model)
bCrevice nozzle
cUpholstery nozzle
dFilter frame
The filter frame is supplied separately in
the box only with those models, which
are fitted with an "ACTIVE air clean" or
"HEPA" exhaust filter as standard. The
filter frame needs to be used if you wish
to replace one of these filters with a
"SUPER air clean" filter at a future date
(see "Replacing one type of filter with
another").
Accessories clip
(depending on model)
^Attach the acccessories clip to the
tube / telescopic tube when needed
a.
^Push the accessories clip down over
the cable hook ring until it clicks into
position b.
Fit accessories (crevice and upholstery
nozzles) to the clip as shown.
Using the accessories supplied
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Crevice nozzle
for cleaning in folds, crevices or
corners.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, mattresses,
cushions, curtains, etc.
Using the accessories supplied
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Unwinding the mains ca le
The lower cable hook swivels round.
^Turn it upwards so that the cable can
be removed easily.
Adjusting the telescopic tu e
(depending on model)
One part of the telescopic tube is
packed inside the other and can be
adjusted to suit your height for
comfortable vacuum cleaning.
^Press the telescopic tube release
button (see arrow) to adjust to the
required length.
Switching on
^Insert the plug into a suitable
switched socket (U.K.).
^To prevent the cable from getting in
the way whilst you are vacuuming,
hang the unwound cable over the
cable hook in the handle (see inset).
This also takes the strain off the
cable-entry bush.
Use
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Switching the vacuum cleaner
on and off
To enable the vacuum cleaner to be
conveniently operated in any
vacuum-cleaning situation, two
separate switches have been
integrated into the unit’s handle. Either
of the switches can be used to operate
the vacuum cleaner.
Dou le slide switch
0= Appliance is switched off
min = Reduced suction
max = Maximum suction
^To turn the appliance on, slide either
switch to either the min or max.
^To turn the appliance off, slide either
switch to the 0position.
Select min for vacuuming lightweight
items such as rugs or curtains.
Use
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Adjusting the suction power
(depending on model)
On some models the suction power can
be regulated to suit the type of flooring.
The higher the setting the more
powerful the suction. Select the suction
setting to suit the amount of dirt and the
type of material to be vacuumed.
Slightly soiled and smooth floor
coverings can be cleaned at an
energy-saving medium setting,
whereas thick-pile and fitted carpets
require the highest setting to ensure
deep-seated dirt is thoroughly
removed. The highest setting should
also be selected if a Turbobrush is
used.
Adjusting the floor attachment
to the type of floor covering
The floorhead can be used for all
normal cleaning of carpets and rugs. It
can also be used with the brush
protruding to vacuum hard flooring
which is not susceptible to scratching.
For hard flooring, such as stone and
floors which are susceptible to
scratching, e.g. parquet, we
recommend using one of the special
Miele floor brushes (see "Accessories
available as optional extras").
Vacuum carpets and rugs with the
brush retracted:
^Press the foot switch to g.
Clean hard flooring which is not
susceptible to scratching with the brush
protruding:
^Press the foot switch to h.
Use
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The end cap on the telescopic
handpiece is made from slip-proof
plastic. During short vacuuming breaks,
the appliance can be leaned upright
against a wall or furniture.
Before leaving the vacuum cleaner,
make sure it is switched off and if
you lean against the wall make sure
it is at a safe angle so that it cannot
fall over.
When using the floor brush or the
parquet floor brush we recommend that
you hang the vacuum cleaner up when
storing it, to protect the bristles.
For longer term storage, the vacuum
cleaner can also be hung on a wall
hook by using the grommet integrated
in the handle.
Setting down, transportation and storage
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,Always disconnect the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical supply for
maintenance work and for cleaning.
Switch off at the wall socket and
remove the plug.
The Miele filter system consists of three
filters which must be replaced from time
to time to ensure efficient suction.
aDustbag
bDust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
cExhaust filter
Use only genuine Miele dustbags
and filters. This ensures optimum
performance of the vacuum cleaner.
cExhaust filter
Depending on model, your vacuum
cleaner will be fitted with one of the
following exhaust filters:
aa SUPER air clean filter,
an ACTIVE air clean filter or
ca HEPA filter
Maintenance and care
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Dust ag change indicator
This indicates when the dustbag needs
to be changed.
The attachment used can affect the
function of the dustbag change
indicator. Therefore only test with the
floor attachment fitted.
^Switch the vacuum cleaner on and
select the highest power setting.
^Lift the floor attachment off the floor a
little.
If the red marker completely fills the
indicator window, the dustbag must be
changed, even if it is not completely
full.
Please note
This indicator measures the air
permeability of the dustbag.
Even if just a few grammes of flour, fine
cement of brick dust are sucked up,
these fine particles can also affect the
permeability of the dustbag, thus
causing the red scale indictor to show
that the bag is "full", athough it is
virtually empty. The dustbag should,
however, be changed in this case, as
the suction power is greatly reduced.
On the other hand the bag may be
bulging with wool or carpet fluff, but the
air permeability may still be high
enough not to activate the red indicator
to maximum. The dustbag should,
however, still be changed.
Both these extremes can occur.
Normally, however, common household
dust is composed of carpet fluff, hair
and grit, i.e. a mixture.
The Miele dustbag change indicator is
designed principally to deal with this
kind of use.
We recommend
1. If you vacuum up a lot of fine dust or
sand:
^Change the dustbag as soon as the
red scale fills the window, even if the
bag is not full.
2. If you have vacuumed up a lot of
carpet fluff and hair and the dustbag
is full although the indicator only
shows half full (please check
regularly):
^Change the dustbag.
Maintenance and care
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When should the dust ag and
filter e changed?
Dust ag
When the red marker completely fills
the indicator window (please note the
information given in "Dustbag change
indicator").
Miele vacuum cleaner bags are
disposable and intended to be used
only once. Clogged pores in a used
bag will reduce the suction power of
the cleaner.
Dust compartment filter (for motor
protection)
Replace the dust compartment filter
every time you start a new packet of
dustbags.
A dust compartment filter is supplied
with every packet of Miele dustbags.
Exhaust filter
(see "Exhaust filter" in previous section)
SUPER air clean filter
Replace the SUPER air clean filter
every time you start a new packet of
dustbags.
A SUPER air clean filter is supplied with
every packet of Miele dustbags.
ACTIVE air clean filter
About once a year or as soon as the
filter no longer absorbs unpleasant
odours.
Make sure that you purchase a
replacement in good time.
HEPA Filter
About once a year or as soon as air
permeability is reduced to an
unsatisfactory level.
Make sure that you purchase a
replacement in good time.
Purchasing new dust ags and
filters
Replacement dustbags and filters can
be obtained from your local Miele
Dealer or direct from the Miele Spare
Parts Department.
Order Miele dustbags with the letter
K/K.
A "SUPER air clean" exhaust filter and a
dust compartment filter are supplied
with every packet of Miele dustbags.
Maintenance and care
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Replacing the dust ag
^Press the release catch for the dust
compartment lid and raise the lid until
it clicks into place.
The dustbag has a collar which closes
automatically when the dustbag is
removed to prevent any dust escaping.
^Holding the bag by the collar, lift it
away from the suction socket and
then pull it out of its holder.
The dustbag can be disposed of with
the normal household waste as long as
it has only been used for vacuuming up
normal household dust and not
hazardous materials.
Do not unfold the bag when you take it
out of the packet. Keeping it folded will
prevent it from getting trapped when
the dust compartment lid is closed.
^Slide the collar of the new dustbag
into the empty holder until it is
secured in position.
^Close the dust compartment lid
firmly. When the lid is closed the
holder automatically draws the bag
collar over the inlet stub.
,If there is no dustbag in the
holder, or the dustbag has not been
inserted correctly, the compartment
lid will not close properly.
Do not attempt to force the lid shut.
Maintenance and care
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